Yesterday a New York State Supreme Court judge heard arguments on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on the sale of large servings of soda. His plan would limit the size of sugary drinks that can be sold to no more than 16 ounces. 654 more words

NEW YORK — The city defended its groundbreaking size limit on sugary drinks Wednesday as an imperfect but meaningful rein on obesity, while critics said it would hurt small and minority-owned businesses while doing little to help health. 994 more words

NEW YORK (AP) — The city’s limit on the size of sugary drinks is an “extraordinary infringement” on consumer choice, a lawyer for the American Beverage Association and other critics said in court on Wednesday. 694 more words

NEW YORK (AP) — The city’s limit on the size of sugary drinks is an “extraordinary infringement” on consumer choice, a lawyer for the American Beverage Association and other critics said in court on Wednesday. 705 more words